Adult & Teen Art Workshops

May 17 | 6pm
Based on a singular image or object, an exploration of many ways of seeking and making through drawing and mixed-media processes. Beginning with an object of personal resonance, participants will focus on aspects of meaning and mark-making through the cultivation of one's own visual vocabulary. Please bring an object or image of personal meaning to be used as a visual point of departure.Additional information:$48 | $40 (members) entry includes workshop materials and a beverage from the Polk Cafe
Participants are requested to arrive by 5:45pmAge Guideline: Ages 13+

This class will introduce you to the collage technique of using heat from an iron to fuse papers to a surface. In contrast to using glue, heat fusion gives you much more ease and flexibility to design and create your collages. We will also explore layering techniques with stencils, stamps and mixed media to complete your art piece. At the end of class you will have three small abstracts and several easy techniques you can experiment with at home. No previous art experience needed. This is an excellent way to get started on your creative journey!Additional information:$48 | $40 (members) entry includes workshop materials and a beverage from the Polk Cafe
Participants are requested to arrive by 5:45pmAge Guideline: Ages 13+

Dairy Arts Center: Art Workshop with Heather Cherry "Boxes of Sky"

June 7 | 6pm

Drawing inspiration from early "cabinets of curiosity", assemblage artists, and the great expanse of sky: participants will paint, draw, and layer various images and found objects in shallow wooden boxes to create a vibrant visual ode to the sun, moon, and stars.Additional information:$48 | $40 (members) entry includes workshop materials and a beverage from the Polk Cafe
Participants are requested to arrive by 5:45pmAge Guideline: Ages 13+

This class will use the collaging technique of adhering paper to a surface with heat fusion from an iron. We will set up a landscape composition with collage then create layers with paint, stamping, scribing, marking, and stenciling. I will introduce a glazing technique which gives the piece a aged and earthy appearance. Time permitting we will learn how to transfer copied images onto our piece.

Optional Supplies

Collage papers you would like to work with (they can be bought papers, magazines, paper bags, book pages, etc.) We will prepare them and our surface paper at the beginning of class.

Hair dryer if possible (there will be a few available, using a dryer will allow the prep process to go faster)

Stamps and stencils you might have

Acrylic Paints (if you have some colors you like or nice quality paints you would prefer to use, ours are student grade and somewhat limited)

We will have collage papers to chose from, but you're welcome to bring your own. Bought papers can be purchase at Joannes, Guirys , Michaels, Two Hands Paperie

Additional information:
The instructor strongly recommends for participants of Part 2 & 3 to have taken the introductory class$48 | $40 (members) entry includes workshop materials and a beverage from the Polk Cafe
Participants are requested to arrive by 5:45pmAge Guideline: Ages 13+

This class will expand on the collaging technique of adhering paper to a surface with heat fusion from an iron. We will create a background with collage, then learn how to prepare the surface of the background for painting. We will then paint a representation image in the foreground. The representational images we paint can be as simple as a circle or leaf shape or as complex as a portrait depending on ability.

Optional Supplies

Collage papers you would like to work with (they can be bought papers, magazines, paper bags, book pages, etc.) We will prepare them and our surface paper at the beginning of class.

Hair dryer if possible (there will be a few available, using a dryer will allow the prep process to go faster)

Stamps and stencils you might have

Acrylic Paints (if you have some colors you like or nice quality paints you would prefer to use, ours are student grade and somewhat limited)

We will have collage papers to chose from, but you're welcome to bring your own. Bought papers can be purchase at Joannes, Guirys , Michaels, Two Hands Paperie.

Additional information:
The instructor strongly recommends for participants of Part 2 & 3 to have taken the introductory class$48 | $40 (members) entry includes workshop materials and a beverage from the Polk Cafe
Participants are requested to arrive by 5:45pmAge Guideline: Ages 13+

July 12 | 6pm
Drawing inspiration from early darning samplers, boro textiles, and the art of Alberto Burri, participants will gather, layer, stitch, and mend, in an exploration of expressive stitching and create a patchwork of possibilities with fabric, paper, thread and more. Participants will leave with a collection of various embroidery stitches and patchwork on fabric and paper.Additional information:$48 | $40 (members) entry includes workshop materials and a beverage from the Polk Cafe
Participants are requested to arrive by 5:45pmAge Guideline: Ages 13+

August 23 | 6pm
Beginning with a sampling of various teas, as well as an array of handmade papers, participants will explore the sculptural possibilities of Mulberry, Washi, and Lokta, to create a delicate three dimensional paper branch--a celebration of the gift of trees.Participants will leave with a sculptural paper branch, formed of handmade paper and twig.Additional information:$48 | $40 (members) entry includes workshop materials and a beverage from the Polk Cafe
Participants are requested to arrive by 5:45pmAge Guideline: Ages 13+